SINGER W710 - Manual (Page 25)

The normal stitch length for most fabrics is
3, but the length chosen should depend on
the fabric and area of usage. Usually, heav­
ier fabrics require longer stitches, and lighter
weight fabrics require shorter stitches. For
curved seams and bias cut areas use a shorter
SEAMS
stitch length to add strength and elasticity to
Pattern
Length: 2-4
Width: 0
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Needle Position: M
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the seam.
BASTING/TOPSTITCHING
Sewing a seam with a longer stitch is useful
for temporary seams prior to fitting. Basting
stitches also may be used when gat.hering in
fullness.
Topstitching can be done very effectively
with the long straight stitch. For a bolder
stitch, two threads of the same type can be
threaded through one needle (size 14 or 16).
A heavier thread such as buttonhole twist
may be used for topstitching, but be sure to
use a larger needle (size 16 or 18). (Fig, 65)
Left needle position may be used for more
support of fabric.
DARNING
Worn spots or small holes can be darned very
easily. Use of an embroidery hoop is option­
al depending on the fabric. (Fig. 66) A fine
thread is recommended so that the fabric
and thread will blend together invisibly.
Trim the ragged edges from the area to be
darned. Hold the threads to start, then
move the fabric slowly back and forth while
running the machine very fast to fill the
area. More professional results will be
attained by moving the fabric in a figure
eight pattern while sewing. After filling in
the area lengthwise, reweave with crosswise
stitches in the same manner.
Pattern
Length: 5
Width: 0
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot: Straight Stitch
or All Purpose
Needle PositionrM or L
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Pattern
Length: 0
Width: 0
Feed Dog: Down
Pressure: Darn
Foot: Norse or All
Purpose
Needle Position: IVl
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ELASTIC THREAD SHIRRING
Wind elastic thread onto bobbin, (Fig. 67) as
shown, letting the thread pass through your
fingers.
The thread should be wound
smoothly without stretching. Place bobbin
in case as usual, being sure that the elastic is
drawn through the tension. Use regular
thread on the top of the machine. Do a trial
run on the chosen fabric to test length of
stitch. Lay a piece of paper under the fabric
to keep it from gathering up as you sew.
This will enable you to sew many parallel
rows of stitching without difficulty. After­
wards tear out the paper and the fabric will
be gathered. (Fig. 68)
Pattern
Length: 3—5
Width: 0
Feed Dog: Up
Pressure: Normal
Foot: All Purpose
Needle Position; M
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